Redskins give up some yards

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/21/14) The Redskins, who had allowed an average of 338.2 yards in their last nine games, gave up 495 to an explosive Eagles offense in Week 16. But they limited the visiting Eagles to 24 points, recording three sacks with one interception and one fumble recovery.

The Redskins DST finished with nine Fantasy points. It was its fourth straight game with less than 10. It has scored in double digits only four times all season.

Though the Redskins did a fine job of bending but not breaking in an upset victory, their DST remains a Fantasy unit best left for the most favorable matchups, which means it belongs on waivers for Week 17 against Dallas.

Redskins LB Trent Murphy downgraded to out for rest of week 16

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/20/14) Redskins outside linebacker Trent Murphy was downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of Week 16 with a hand injury, per the team's official website. Murphy left Saturday's game against Philadelphia in the opening quarter with the injury. He did not record a tackle. Jackson Jeffcoat will take over for him the rest of the way.

Redskins place Brandon Meriweather on IR, sign Steve Beauharnais

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/19/14) The Redskins have placed safety Brandon Meriweather on injured reserve with a toe injury, ending his 2014 campaign, per the team's official website. In addition, Washington signed linebacker Steve Beauharnais to the 53-man active roster.

Meriweather totaled 55 tackles, three sacks and three forced fumbles.

Redskins CB Bashaud Breeland dealing with bronchitis

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/15/14) Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland is dealing with breathing problems that stem from bronchitis, according to Comcast SportsNet Washington on Monday. According to the report, Breeland has been bothered by the issue since Wednesday, the day in which he was involved in a fight during practice with wide receiver Andre Roberts.

Breeland has totaled 52 tackles with two forced fumbles and one interception in 14 games played. He was penalized four times against the Giants in Week 15.

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Washington's defense really didn't do anything well in 2014, but what really stood out was how bad they were against the pass. Despite being on the field for the fourth-fewest defensive plays, Washington's opponents racked up a league-high 35 passing touchdowns against them, while also registering the second-highest yards per attempt. Washington did recover 12 fumbles, the sixth-highest total in the league, but that's about all the nice things you can say about them. This team is a long away from respectability on defense, and you shouldn't be looking their way on Draft Day.
(Updated 4/22/15)